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Rock’n Music Idol winners named
Following the completion of three levels of competition in the search for this year’s Rock’n Music Idol, the live finale was heldMay 18 outdoors at Rock’nMusic Academy in Middletown. The outdoor show featured performances by the 41 finalists from throughout New Jersey who made it through to the finals out of more than 500 contestants…
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Police still seek details on accident
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARLBORO POLICE A burned-out hulk of a minivan is all that remains after fire engulfed the vehicle following an accident on Route 520, Marlboro, on May 21. A Marlboro police officer is being credited with saving the life of the driver by pulling her out of the burning van. MARLBORO – Police…
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GOP hopefuls in stretch drive before June 3 vote
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer MANALAPAN – The June 3 Republican primary will give residents of Manalapan a chance to decide who they want to run for two seats on the Township Committee in the November general election. Four men are seeking the right to run as Republicans in November for a pair of three-year…
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Wine-tasting event will aid charity
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent COLTS NECK – Wine, chocolate, music and more will be enjoyed during the second annual wine-tasting benefit sponsored by the Colts Neck chapter of the Lions Club to treat preventable blindness. The event will be held at the community center in Bucks Mill Park, Bucks Mill Road, from 2-6 p.m. May…
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Protesters ask Pallone to support Lyme bill
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer Protesters gathered outside of Congressman Frank Pallone Jr.’s Long Branch office recently to call attention to a Lyme disease bill currently being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives. The protesters are demanding action on HR-721 which if passed would appropriate $100 million over five years for tickborne disease research.…
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Becca’s Closet opens door for prom-goers
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer In an effort to give every deserving student in Monmouth County a special prom night, Freehold Township High School has started a chapter of Becca’s Closet, a nonprofit organization that provides formal attire to high school students who would not otherwise be able to afford such attire for a prom…
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Plans for ice hockey score with FRHSD
Parents will begin raising funds for teams at 5 schools BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Ice hockey looks like a “go” in the Freehold Regional High School District. After lobbying district administrators for several years, a group of parents and players have gotten the go-ahead to begin raising money to fund the sport beginning in…
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School to honor those who help
Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County, Marlboro, recently announced the recipients of special awards to be honored at the 2007-08 Scholarship JournalDinnerDance, in recognition of dedicated service, June 12, at the Grand Marquis, Old Bridge. Paul and Lynne Fried of Manalapan, who have been named as the 2007-08 honorees, have been members of…
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AMY ROSEN Pine Brook School, Manalapan, pupils show the U.S. flag and certificate of recognition they received from Manalapan Police Officer Jonathan Suydam, who is presently on military duty in Afghanistan. The certificate notes that this American flag “was flown in the face of the enemy” at the base where Suydam is stationed.
